After trying the code once more, Dillon took a step back.
"Glad I was smart enough not to rely on a woman," he mumbled.
Turning to Cal, he looked at the hatch and ordered him to blow it open.
"Prepare the explosives. We're going to blow our way in. Everyone, prepare yourselves to fight as soon as we breach the entrance," he commanded.
Cal quickly took out the packed explosives he carried in his backpack and began setting them up on top of the hatch door.
The rest of the men, including Dillon, made their way deeper into the forest to avoid being impacted by the explosion.
A few minutes later, Cal came over holding the detonator. After receiving the nod to go ahead, he clicked the handle, remotely setting off the charge.
BOOM!
The earth shook, and the trees rattled from the strong explosion. Tree branches littered the ground along with piles of dirt and snow.
